Bill

Waste Reduction, Recycling Enhancement and Circular Economy Act

No. 2025/5
Introduced: 7 Aug 2025

Key Provisions:

  1. National Recycling Network: Establishes regional recycling hubs for plastics, glass, and metals.
  2. Producer Responsibility Program: Requires importers of consumer goods to manage post-use recycling or disposal.
  3. Ban on Single-Use Plastics: Phases out plastic bags, straws, and Styrofoam products within 18 months of enactment.
  4. Composting Incentive Scheme: Supports local businesses and communities that process organic waste.
  5. Circular Economy Innovation Grants: Funds startups that transform waste into new materials or products.
  6. Environmental Education Campaign: Promotes awareness of waste reduction and sustainable consumption in schools.

Legislation Enacted

The bill was signed into law on the following date: 14 January 2026.

The attached version of the bill is a copy of the bill that was signed into law. In any case of dispute, the authoratitive copy of the legislation shall always be considered to be the copy that is held by the records office of the OEK.

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This is a copy of the bill that was first introduced to the legislature. In any case of dispute, the authoratitive copy of the legislation shall always be considered to be the copy that is held by the records office of the OEK.

Assigned to Committee

Standing Committee on Capital Improvement Projects

Progress of the Legislation

First Reading
17 Sep 2025

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2nd Reading
30 Sep 2025

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